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Malta's Office for Competition ("the Office") has issued a press release, noting that on the 18 September 2024, it issued a decision prohibiting the acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited ("Lidl") of property owned...

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, has made social distancing - whether it is mandated or strongly advised by governments - somewhat of a rule to live-by. Businesses are naturally feeling the deleterious economic impact...

On the 17 October 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the "Court"), presided by Mr. Justice Mark Simiana delivered judgment in the names James Cassar & Marcelle Mangion nee Cassar...

Malta’s company law framework may be taking an important step towards accommodating the infrastructure of digital capital markets.

Company Service Providers can be entities or individuals providing an array of corporate services, including directorship services.

In Malta, it is not uncommon for companies to outlive their commercial purpose.

Starting a business can be a rewarding and challenging experience. It provides the opportunity to turn a dream into a reality and make a positive impact.

In its judgement delivered on the 1 March 2024 in the names of Dr. Cedric Mifsud (for and on behalf of Rene Edwin Bultena, the "Plaintiff") vs The Registrar of Companies (the "Respondent")...

In P.L. u ………… Limited (C …….) v. Ir-Reġistratur tal-Kumpaniji, decided by the Court of Appeal (His Hon. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr. Justice Christian Falzon Scerri, Madam Justice Josette Demicoli) on 25 November 2025, the Court delved into the prescriptive period of penalties imposed on companies in terms of the Companies Act, 1995, Chapter 386 of The Laws of Malta (the “Act“).

By virtue of Legal Notice 91 of 2026, the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships, in consultation with the Minister responsible for education, sport, youth, research and innovation...

On 7 October 2022, the European Parliament and Council approved a set of Technical Standards[1](the "Technical Standards") supplementing the European Market Infrastructure Regulation[2] ("EMIR").

When the International Monetary Fund first raised the concept of a service aimed at large taxpayers, the officials at the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) were taken aback.

Are family businesses really more resilient, agile and adaptable than other business types? And, if so, have they been able to tackle the challenges of COVID-19 better than most and, perhaps, emerged even stronger?

Malta is considered as a highly attractive jurisdiction by foreign investors who wish to relocate a business to the island.

This Article provides a general overview of the manner in which Maltese law regulates what is commonly known as a Share Buy-Back in the context of the Capital Maintenance Doctrine, with respect to private limited liability companies, incorporated in terms of the Companies Act 1995 (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the “CA”).

In today's ever-changing landscape, ESG factors have become pivotal considerations for investors, stakeholders, and regulators alike.

This Q&A article outlines how businesses can play a pivotal role in guiding the successful integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within their organisations. Emphasising the critical importance of robust...